You may recall a short while ago that Arc System Works began promoting an upgraded Arcade edition to Persona 4: The Ultimate in Mayonaka Arena (Persona 4 Arena internationally) that would include Junpei Iori and Yukari Takeba from Persona 3.

Atlus opened up a teaser page, but it looks like we're going to have to wait until November 24 for the full reveal, but those three boxes might contain hints. What's interesting is the P-Studio logo is on the bottom, that's the logo for games from...

KyoryuSilver Revealed, The Flashing Brave Kyoryuger's newest member on the team is KyoryuSilver! The 10th hero, the Flashing Brave! KyoryuSilver will be transforming with an all new Gaburevolver, called the Giga Gaburevolver, with the 10th Bragiga...

On the official Monster Hunter Facebook page, Capcom have responded to a fan campaign requesting them to release Monster Hunter 4 in the west. Here's their statement: Hey hunters! We've seen many of you ask for us to #BRINGMH4TOTHEWEST.

The Creative Team of Gurren Lagann are back! Will Ryuko stand a chance against Satsuki and the Elite Four of Honnouji Academy? As we appreoach the series' October 3rd debut, Aniplex has posted an English subtitled version of the extended trailer f...

The highly anticipated 3DS game, Pokemon X and Pokemon Y will be released this October 12 worldwide. With this Nintendo has uploaded the following two tv ads for the game. Both games are the first Pokemon games for the 3DS!

New Sentai 2014: Ressha Sentai Tokkyuger It's now confirmed through the trademark databases! The next Super Sentai for 2014 is called, Ressha Sentai Tokkyuger! The title Ressha is a pun on the Japanese word ressha, which means train using the kanj...

Famitsu is reporting the "KADOKAWA GAME STUDIO" meeting of autumn 2013 has an announcement for a new PS Vita title of Kantai Collection, as well as an animation that is currently in the planning stages.

While it has been known for a number of months that there would be a collaboration between the development teams of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn and Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII, it has only been today that Square Enix has unveiled j...

They were previously seen in the trailer, but now, Sara Takatsuki and Mao Kanjou have officially been announced to play Kusunoki Yukimura and Rika Shiguma respectively in the live-action movie adaptation of relationship light novel Boku wa Tomodac...

A few months back, Arc System Works and Atlus announced a followup to their Persona 4 Arena fighting game. Today, we finally have a name, trailer, and release period courtesy of Atlus Japan. Persona 4: The Ultimax Ultra Suplex Hold will be hitting...

With piercing eyes that can see your imminent death, Kara no Kyoukai's Shiki Ryougi is definitely a force to be reckoned with and Kotobukiya is bringing you this deadly beauty in 1/8th scale. Dressed in a white kimono while holding her sword, Shik...

Each prefecture in Japan has its own claim to fame when it comes to locally produced products. Whether it's lemons or sea salt, you're sure to find something delicious sprinkled around the country. With this in mind, the Lawson chain of convenienc...

Nintendo announced that Toon Link from The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker will be playable character in the upcoming Super Smash Bros. game for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS. In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Toon Link plays like Link, but he's more agile.

without spending any money. The game has microtransactions and players can purchase items that revive a party if they are annihilated by enemies, but as long as Namco Bandai didn't ramp up the difficulty those items should be optional.

Coming out of Tokyo Game Show, there's news that Bushiroad is preparing a Neon Genesis Evangelion: Mobile smartphone game for Android and iOS devices. In the mobile-puzzle-adventure-RPG, you have adventure game elements for creating bonds between ...

Sunday Without God Episode 12The season comes to a close with a surprising twist. What They Say: In a fit of jealous rage, Dee decides to reset the entire world. The reset is slowly claiming the world as Dee manipulates the students of Class 3-4.

Broadcaster NHK has aired the opening animation sequence of next month's Log Horizon fantasy television series. The 25-episode adaptation of Mamare Touno's novel revolves around 30,000 Japanese gamers trapped in an online sword & sorcery game that...

During the airing of the final episode of Yaoi fans targeted anime "Free! – Iwatobi Swim Club". A message was revealed stating "See You Next Summer" towards the end of the episode. This indicates a possible second season next year.

Apple's iPhone 5S went on sale in Japan on September 20, with electronics aficionados, including our own Mr. Sato, lining up days in advance in order to purchase one on launch day. Obviously, you have to love your electronics to be willing to camp...

Initially revealed back in July, Honedge is a Steel- and Ghost-type Pok&eacute;mon X and Y addition that's basically a living sword. Now, thanks to the official Pok&eacute;mon Facebook page, we know Honedge can evolve into Doublade, pictured below.

Haikyu! ! Manga Gets Anime Adaptation Next spring, volleyball manga series titled Haikyu! ! will be getting an anime adaptation. This is announced via a promotional poster for bookstores for the upcoming eighth manga volume out this October 4.

Fox and Warner Bros. Announce New Police Drama, Gotham It seems like Warner Bros. wants to have something to coincide with Marvel's Agents of S. H. I. E. L. D. television show on ABC. Fox and Warner Bros.

Kiniro Mosaic's first Blu-ray has come and gone in one day – successfully selling out during its release all throughout the district of creeps, Akiba, as well as online to all those otaku who never leave the home.

Sega's newly announced "Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax" seems likely to raise the bar for anime-styled 2D fighting games (as well as generic franchise crossovers), with a full cast of top anime characters appearing as playable fighters – already in...

On the 24th, it was revealed that former AKB member Maeda Atsuko (22) was seriously dating Kabuki actor Onoe Matsuya (28). It has been one year since her graduation from AKB, which enforced a love ban rule.

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